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Road & Sidewalk Projects
NOTE: the following list includes state and municipal projects, but does not include projects associated with private development, with the exception of sections of Richardson Road.
Town of Apex Projects
- Apex Peakway SE Connector
- Apex Peakway SW Connector
- E. Williams St. Sidewalk
- James St. to Downtown
- Kelly & Apex Barbecue Sidewalk
- Lake Pine Drive
- Laura Duncan Road
- Jessie Drive
- Richardson Road
- Recently Completed
Apex Peakway Southeast Connector
The Apex Peakway is planned to serve as a loop around the Town of Apex. The Southeast Connector project would complete a missing gap in the loop south and east of downtown from NC 55 to Schieffelin Road, and include roadway improvements and renaming of Schieffelin Road to extend Apex Peakway to Center Street. The project would require crossing through the north side of Apex Mobile Estates and impacts to other residential and commercial properties along the route as well as other connecting roadway realignments and changes to existing access. Prioritization of future phases including final design, right of way, and construction will be considered following the outcome of the feasibility study.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
- Status: Feasibility study complete
Project Updates
Feasibility Study
The purpose of the feasibility study is to guide project planning by: providing a
functional design and estimated costs, gathering and responding to initial public input,
and identifying potential problems that may require consideration in the future planning
and design phases. The report can be accessed from the following link:
Feasibility Study Report (PDF)
Staff Presentation
A presentation to discuss the results of the functional design and public outreach effort was given at the Town Council meeting on August 7, 2018. The meeting began at 7 p.m. at Apex Town Hall. The design can be accessed from the following link: Project Map (PDF). The presentation can be accessed from the following link: Town Council Presentation (PDF).
Public Open House
A public open house to allow review and comments on the functional design plan was held on November 2, 2017. View survey results here: https://publicinput.com/2082
Apex Peakway Southwest Connector
(U-5928)
The Apex Peakway is planned to serve as a loop around the Town of Apex. The Southwest Connector project would complete a missing gap in the loop at South Salem Street by constructing a bridge over South Salem Street and the CSX railroad tracks. The project would require the permanent closure of the existing at-grade railroad crossing along Tingen Road, east of the project location.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
- Status: Design in progress
- Estimated Completion: Late 2021 to early 2022
Project Updates
Status Update (October 2019)Final design plan comments have been issued by NCDOT and Town staff. Property appraisals are being received and reviewed by Town staff in preparation for NCDOT approval prior to start of acquisition this fall/winter.
Public Open HouseA public open house to present final design/right-of-way plans was held on December 11, 2018 at Town Hall. Materials from the open house are available below:
Updated Visualizations
Visualization 1
Visualization 2
Visualization 3
Visualization 4
Visualization 5
Environmental Documentation (January 2018)
The environmental documentation requirements under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) have been completed and approved. The full documentation can be found below:
Approved Categorical Exclusion (PDF)
Traffic Noise Report (February 2017)
In February 2017, the North Carolina Department of Transportation approved the Traffic Noise Report completed for the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector project. Traffic noise impacts and temporary construction noise impacts can be a consequence of transportation projects. The Traffic Noise Report utilized computer models created with the latest Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Traffic Noise Model software to predict noise levels and define impacted receptors (locations) along the proposed new roadway project. Five impacted residential receptors were identified. Noise abatement for each impacted receptor was found to be either not reasonable or not feasible. Please review the report for detailed information.
Neighborhood Meetings (February-March 2017)
In response to comments received at a public open house in December of 2016, the Town hosted additional meetings for those neighborhoods adjacent to the project, including: Shangri-La Mobile Home Park (February 20, 2017), Whitehall Manor (March 6, 2017), and Salem Village (March 14, 2017). During the meetings the project team reviewed the preliminary design of the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector project, discussed comments and responses received during the open house held in December, and offered an opportunity for attendees to ask any additional questions.
View the presentation delivered at the neighborhood meetings
Public Open House (December 2016)
A public open house for the preliminary design was held on December 15, 2016. Materials from the open house are available below:
East Williams Street Sidewalk (EB-5895)
Construct sidewalk along East Williams Street from Sunset Lake Road to NC 55.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
- Anticipated Completion: 2020
James Street to Downtown Apex Pedestrian Improvements
(U-5530 AC)
The James Street to Downtown Apex Pedestrian Projects will complete a pedestrian route from south of James Street to the heart of downtown Apex and will improve pedestrian infrastructure along the town's historic main street.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
- Anticipated Completion: 2020
- Project Map
- Sidewalk along Markham Street, James Street, E Moore Street, Wrenn Street, and N Salem Street
- Upgrade ramps at Hunter Street and N Salem St, Culvert Street and N Mason Street, E Chatham Street and N Mason Street, E Chatham Street and N Hughes Street, Olive Street and N Hughes Street, E Moore Street and N Hughes Street, and E Moore Street and S Ellington Street
- Install push-button pedestrian signal across Center Street at N Salem Street
- Add a high-visibility crosswalk with median refuge and signs across Salem Street in the vicinity of Thompson Street
- Install push-button pedestrian signals for all approaches at the intersection of N Salem Street and Chatham Street
- Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon for existing high-visibility crossing of N Salem Street at Saunders Street
Kelly & Apex Barbecue Sidewalk (C-5604 AA)
Concrete sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of Kelly Road from Beaver Trail to Apex Barbecue Road. Asphalt multi-use path will be constructed on the south side of Apex Barbecue Road from Kelly Road to Scotts Ridge Elementary School, including modifications to the bridge over NC 540 to add a concrete barrier between the pedestrian path and the roadway.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
- Anticipated Completion: 2020
- Project Map
Lake Pine Drive Improvements (U-5537)
Planning, design, and right of way acquisition to allow future expansion of Lake Pine Drive to a three-lane roadway with bicycle and pedestrian facilities at Apex Community Park.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
- Estimated Project Cost: $2,100,000 (includes federal & Town of Cary participation)
- Status: Right of way acquisition pending
- Anticipated Completion: 2020
- Project Map (PDF)
- Final Roadway Plan View Sheets
Project Updates
A brief presentation was given to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Commission at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, on September 26th at 7:00 p.m. concerning a Section 6(f) land conversion required prior to construction. The meeting was open to the public.
0.403 acres of private land will need to be acquired and incorporated into the park in exchange for 0.403 acres of existing park land being converted to public right of way and permanent drainage easements (see map). At the conclusion of the presentation, the Commission will be asked to make a recommendation regarding the proposed land conversion, but no further changes are proposed for the approved design.
Laura Duncan Road Pedestrian Improvements
The Laura Duncan Road Pedestrian Improvements project will alter the roadway design between Apex Community Park and North Salem Street to improve safety of pedestrians crossing Laura Duncan Road.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
- Anticipated Completion: 2020
- Project Vicinity Map (PDF)
- Resurface and restripe Laura Duncan Road from south of the Apex Community Park driveway to the railroad tracks parallel to North Salem Street.
- Install a buffered bike lane along the east side of Laura Duncan Road from south of the Apex Community Park driveway to the railroad tracks parallel to North Salem Street.
- Install a south-bound left-turn lane to Apex Community Park.
- Install a protected median for pedestrians crossing Laura Duncan Road at Laurel Park Place.
- Install a new high-visibility crosswalk across Laura Duncan Road at Laurel Park Place with revised curb and gutter alignment, new sidewalk, detectable warning surfaces, concrete median island, and rapid flashing beacons.
- Add a standard two-bar crosswalk across Laurel Park Place at Laura Duncan Road.
Jessie Drive Improvements and Extension
The Jessie Drive Improvements and Extension project would improve existing Jessie Drive and extend Jessie Drive from Ten Ten Road to NC 55 (E. Williams Street). A feasibility study for this project is underway. Prioritization and funding of future phases including final design, right of way, and construction will be considered following the outcome of the feasibility study.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
- Status: Feasibility study underway
Project Updates
Feasibility Study
The feasibility study will analyze alternative alignments for the proposed extension of Jessie Drive and consider two-lane versus four-lane roadway construction. Improvements to the proposed NC 55 and Ten Ten Road intersections with Jessie Drive will also be considered during this study.
Documents and Maps
An open house to learn more about the feasibility study and share input on the proposed design for the project was held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Town Hall (73 Hunter Street, Apex). The public meeting handout, public meeting map, and public comment summary can be viewed below.
- Jessie Drive Feasibility Study Public Meeting Handout (PDF)
- Jessie Drive Feasibility Study Public Meeting Map (PDF)
- Jessie Drive Public Comment Summary (PDF)
Richardson Road
Richardson Road is planned as a four-lane thoroughfare from US 64 in Apex to south of US 1 in Holly Springs on both local and regional long range transportation plans. The planned Richardson Road corridor between Humie Olive Road and Old US 1 in Apex crosses through a permanent dedicated conservation easement. The Town of Apex has been working with State and Federal resource agencies to determine whether future Richardson Road will be allowed to cross the conservation easement and to investigate potential alternatives. This analysis is a long range planning effort. While the construction of Richardson Road between Humie Olive Road and Old US 1 Highway is not funded; it is anticipated that private development proposed in the area could construct portions of the corridor. Questions about this study can be directed to Shannon Cox, Long Range Planning Manager, 919-249-3505 or shannon.cox@apexnc.org.
The Smith Farm subdivision is in the process of constructing the extension of Richardson Road from Olive Chapel Road to the existing road stub-out on the southern end of the Sweetwater development. The developer is required to monitor the intersection of Olive Chapel Road at Richardson Road and install a traffic signal when warranted during the development build-out. A signal warrant analysis was conducted in March 2019 and the intersection did not meet any signal warrants. Another warrant study is planned prior to the 400th platted lot after the road is connected. Questions about this section of Richardson Road can be directed to Russell Dalton, Senior Transportation Engineer, at 919-249-3358 or russell.dalton@apexnc.org.
NC 55 Operational Improvements (U-5118 AE)
Adding turn lanes on Apex Peakway approaching NC 55 and Olive Chapel Road.
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Completed: 2018
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
Kelly Road / Olive Chapel Road Operational Improvements
(U-5118 AF)
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Completed: 2017
- Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
Evans Road Sidewalk
- Lead Agency: Town of Apex
- Completed: 2017
- Location: Evans Road from Milano Avenue to Humie Olive Road
NCDOT Projects
Dates provided for the anticipated start of construction for each NCDOT project are based on the State Transportation Improvement Program. This 10-year program of funding is updated approximately every two years.
NC 55 (Williams Street) Widening (U-2901)
Widen NC 55 (Williams Street) from US 1 to Olive Chapel Road to a multilane curb and gutter facility.
- Lead Agency: NCDOT
- Project contacts: John Braxton, NCDOT Division 5, (919) 707-6219, Tim Goins, VHB, (919) 741-5572
- Anticipated Start of Construction: 2025
Project Updates
Public Open House (August 30, 2018)
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) held a public open house regarding the proposed improvements to NC 55 in Apex, NC between US 1 and Olive Chapel Road. The purpose of this meeting was to present the latest project information and proposed roadway design, gain community input, and answer questions regarding the proposed project.
Questions or comments should be directed to Zahid Baloch, NCDOT, 919-707-6012. More information including project maps and documents are available online at: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Pages/U-2901B-2018-08-30.aspx.
August 30th, 2018
4:00 – 7:00 (drop in any time)
Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street
The N.C. Department of Transportation held a public meeting regarding the proposed widening of N.C. 55 (Williams St.) from U.S. 1 to north of Olive Chapel Road (S.R. 1160) to a multi-lane curb and gutter roadway in Apex. See the meeting materials below.
NC 540 Southeast Extension
The proposed "Complete 540" project, also known as the Southeast Extension, would extend the Triangle Expressway from the NC 55 Bypass in Apex to the US 64/US 264 Bypass in Knightdale, completing the 540 Outer Loop around the greater Raleigh area.
- Lead Agency: NCDOT
- NCDOT Project Plan
- Project website: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/complete540/
- Project Hotline: (800) 554-7849
- Project email: complete540@ncdot.gov
- Anticipated Start of Construction: 2020
Ten-Ten Road Widening (U-5825)
Widen to multi-lanes from the Apex Peakway in Apex to Kildaire Farm Road in Cary.
- Lead Agency: NCDOT
- Project Contacts:
- Zahid Baloch, NCDOT Division 5, (919) 707-6012
- Lauren Triebert, VHB, (919) 741-5524
- Anticipated Start of Construction: 2029
Project Updates
Public Meeting
Tuesday October 23, 2018 | 4-7 pm | The Summit Church, 3000 Lufkin Road, Apex
The NCDOT held an open house for the proposed widening of Ten Ten Road from Apex Peakway to Kildaire Farm Road. Maps of the proposed alternative were displayed and project team members were available to discuss the project, answer questions, and provide feedback. Written comments or questions may be submitted at the meeting or via mail/email by November 6, 2018.
Maps are available online on the NCDOT Public Meetings Website:
https://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/Pages/U-5825-2018-10-23.aspx
Public Meeting
Thursday March 1, 2018 | 4-7 pm | The Summit Church, 3000 Lufkin Road, Apex
The NCDOT held a public meeting regarding the proposed widening of Ten Ten Road from Apex Peakway to Kildaire Farm Road. At the meeting, maps of the proposed alternatives were presented.
View maps, submit comments, or questions at:
https://ncdot.publicinput.com/tenten_apexcary
US 64 Corridor Upgrades and Improvements (U-5301)
Upgrade the US 64 corridor from Laura Duncan Road in Apex to US 1 in Cary. It is anticipated that the project will upgrade the at-grade intersection at Lake Pine Drive to an interchange and the at-grade intersection at Laura Duncan Road to an interchange. More information is available online at: https://publicinput.com/U-5301-US64-Apex-Cary
- Lead Agency: NCDOT
- Project Contact: Ryan L. White, P.E. Senior Transportation Engineer (919) 865-7374
- Anticipated Start of Construction: 2025
Apex Barbecue Bridge Replacement (B-5161)
Completed: September 2019
Apex Barbecue Bridge, which crosses over Beaver Creek, was replaced to improve overall safety conditions for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.